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Easy Crab Pate served on cucumber slices
Created by: April J Harris

Easy Crab Pate

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 3
A quick and easy crab pate suitable for appetizers and sandwiches
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¾ cup white crabmeat, drained if from a can
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • generous squeeze of lemon
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise I use Hellman's Extra Light
  • parsley, paprika or any other garnishes you like

Instructions

  • Put the crabmeat, celery and red pepper in a bowl.
  • Add the Dijon mustard, lemon, a good pinch of salt and a grinding of black pepper.
  • Stir lightly together.
  • Add the mayonnaise, a bit at a time, just until the mixture clings together nicely.
  • Taste for seasoning.
  • Serve as desired as a paté, in canapés, salads and sandwiches garnished with a bit of parsley or paprika if liked.

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